Osteoarthritis Susceptibility 6: Introduction

Osteoarthritis Susceptibility 6: Osteoarthritis refers to degeneration of the joints which causes symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis. Genetic forms of osteoarthritis tend to have an earlier onset. Type 6 is linked to a defect on chromosome 3p24.3 and tends to primarily affect the knee joints.
More detailed information about the symptoms,
causes, and treatments of Osteoarthritis Susceptibility 6 is available below.

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Osteoarthritis Susceptibility 6: Animations

Prognosis for Osteoarthritis Susceptibility 6

Prognosis for Osteoarthritis Susceptibility 6:
The prognosis varies from patient to patient with severity of symptoms and rate of progression varying depending on individual factors such as compliancy with management of the condition.

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